Following the Thanksgiving holiday, we can expect the pace of the biz to slow down, as usual. But before many of you take off to give thanks for still having a job—the few of you who still have gigs, at any rate—here are a few derby tidbits to keep you weaseling away before Turkey Day… The most talked-about and best-attended show during this year’s CMJ Music Marathon was from U.K. outfit The Zico Chain. Label reps from Virgin, Capitol, Columbia, Epic, American, Atlantic, Interscope, Warner Bros., Sire and Geffen, among others, were in the house, with label meetings reportedly continuing after the conference. Other CMJ standout perfs were turned in by Silversun Pickups, Illinois, Parlour Boys and La Rocca… In non-CMJ action, the vocal harmonies of Atlanta-based group Georgia have wooed label folks on both coasts. Insiders share that Hollywood, Columbia and Atlantic are among the majors in early pursuit… Has a high-profile A&R exec already exited his post? And who’s been tapped to replace him?… Meanwhile, lots of chatter going on about a potential consolidation of two sister labels. If it goes down, how big an effect will the move have on the respective A&R and marketing departments of the affected labels?… Chicago-based Victory boss Tony Brummel signs Cleveland-based Driver Side Impact… As the Revelation Theory boys continue their European tour run with Evanescence, word on the street is that three labels are in paperwork discussions with the band, with discussions likely to intensify when they return to N.Y. next week. We wouldn’t wait too much longer on this one—it could get nutty very quickly… We hear the label derby for red-hot producer/songwriter Brian Howes is down to two labels. Expect an announcement soon… Brooklyn-based, electro-pop duo Mgmt have signed with
BUZZ/GIGS:
VOKEE Wed., Nov. 22, 10:00 p.m., Roxy
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK Sat., Dec. 2, TBD, Gibson Amphitheatre
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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